Zach's POV

We ran through the halls as I held Cammie's hand. The speakers blared a robotic but calm voice that repeated over and over "CODE BLACK". As we neared the door of the great hall, we could see a large crowd with a space in the center, students were whispering and asking each other what was happening.

"Josh?" Cammie mumbled too soft for a normal person to hear, but I'm not just any normal person. People looked back at her.

She let go of my hand and walked forward, as if in a trance. The crowed formed a path as she walked pass them. I just stared. I was not going to let Jimmy get my Gallagher girl; I wouldn't even give him the chance to think about it. Josh was being dragged out of the room as Mr. Solomon tapped me on the shoulder and made me follow him outside. I kept my pace beside Mr. Solomon with ease. We were walking up the grand staircase and slowly caught up with the guards carrying Josh.

"What's happening, Solomon?" I asked, formalities would be regarded later on.

"Well, Zachary, Josh here was found climbing up the wall" He told me, we were nearing the hall to the headmistress's office

"Why?"

"I don't know, but we're just about to find out" He said as he opened the doors.

We walked in and the guards laid Josh's body on the plush leather couch. They walked out the door as Headmistress Morgan walked in.

"Hello gentlemen" She said, sitting behind her desk. I took a quick look around the room to be sure she was referring to me too.

"Josh is going to Blackthorne" Joe stated, as if it was a well-known fact. I stared at them in horror. I was not expecting these turn of events.

"When do we leave" I asked calmly

"Soon" They both said in unison

Cammie's POV

3 hours, 47 minutes and 28 seconds have passed since the josh incident. After he was dragged out we stayed in the ball for a few more hours until we were allowed to leave. That was an extremely weird night. When we got to our room I kicked off my heels, changed to an oversized shirt with sweatpants and threw my tired body onto my bed. I woke up and it was 5 in the morning. Everyone was snoring rather loudly. I snuck out of our room with no one even churn in their sleep. I hadn't cared to change. I walked directly to my mom's office. I knocked on the door and it opened slightly. Zach stepped out of the opening and smirked weakly.

"Hey Gallagher girl" He said, the bottom of his eyes incredibly dark.

"Hi Zach, what were you doing in there?" I said as I peered at the door behind him but he had already shut the door.

"You now, the usual, talking to your mom" he said with a yawn.

"That's the usual?"

"Yeah, she lectures me about my grades constantly. It's kind of a drag but somewhat motivating"

"You can go in now" Mr. Solomon said with his head sticking out from the door. Zach nodded his head and walked down the hall.

"Maybe I'll see you later Gallagher girl" he said without turning his back. I looked at him wonderingly. What did he mean maybe? I opened the door and walked in. My mother was talking to Josh, Mr. Solomon was beside her.

"Hi kiddo" My mom greeted me. Mr. Solomon nodded towards me and Josh looked at me. A sense of realization was plastered on his face, but this time it looked permanent. Like he'd known something all his life but only remembered it now, something he'd forgotten long ago. Mr. Solomon went beside and whispered something to mom and she nodded. He said something to josh and left, his footsteps echoing through the room.

"Hi Cammie" Josh said, smiling weakly

"Hey Josh" I said back with a sincere smile. With all the mess that's been going on, we both need a reality check once in a while.

"You have 15 minutes cam" my mom said and walked out the room.

"So-" I said as the door closed

"I know everything" Josh said confidently, though weak from the past day's events

"What?"

"I know you're secret, everything. The real reason for our break up, this school's real story, who you are."

"Did my mom tell you?"

"Surprisingly, no. During the dance last night, it just came to me. I remembered everything. As I swayed through over used songs in a gym filled with tacky balloons and streamers, a sudden epiphany took over me. After that I ran here and tried to look for you, but the guards caught me, after that it was mostly all a blur"

"How?"

"What do you mean how?"

"How did you overcome the memory erasing tea?"

"To be honest, I have no idea Cammie. Maybe it was sheer will power, or maybe it was the fates sending me a message" he said, at this he had already stood up and we were just a foot away from each other. He took my hands in his, looking at me. I let my hands fall to my sides and took a step back.

Anxiety took over my body and I extended my hand to him in a hand shake. He chuckled lightly and shook his head. He shook my hand and walked away. A piece of paper was left on my palm\

A/N: OH MY GOSH SECOND TO THE LAST CHAPTER! While I was editing this, I was actually wondering what was on the piece of paper, I was freaking out, wondering what was on it, I needed to know! Then I realized that I already knew. I am so lame. Anyway, had to leave you guys with a cliffhanger there, just to arouse your curiosity. Still writing the draft for the ending, I'm kind of scared that it won't be able live up to your expectations, but I shall try my best! The end is near… literally.